Darcy Burner

Darcy Burner is running for the second time for the House of Representatives in Washington’s 8th district against anti-abortion incumbent Dave Reichert (R). Her 2006 race was one of the closest in the country. The district consists of King and Pierce counties, which include the metropolitan areas outside Seattle and the suburbs closer inland.

Background:
Until leaving to run for Congress, Burner worked for Microsoft as a lead manager for an initiative to change the way software is made. Prior to working for Microsoft, Burner worked for several computer software companies. With two and sometimes three jobs she worked to put herself through Harvard, earning a degree in Computer Science and Economics.

Positions on Key Issues:

• Supports: Reproductive Rights, Unrestricted access to birth control/EC, Timelines to pull troops from Iraq, Reenacting Montgomery GI Bill, Stem-cell research, Stricter environmental standards, Stricter enforcement of immigration law, Citizenship path for current immigrants
• Opposes: Constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage, Privatization of Social Security, Guest-worker programs

Supported By:

• Feminist Majority
• National Organization for Women (NOW)
• National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws (NARAL)
• Sierra Club
• EMILY’s List
• Women Under Forty Political Action Committee (WUFPAC)
• National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC)

Primary:
Burner is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, as is Reichert in the Republican primary.

Prospects:
Burner has a solid chance of unseating Reichert this year after losing to him by only 2% in 2006 in a district that is becoming more Democratic.

Website:
www.darcyburner.com